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Diabetes Awareness Month

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

Diabetes Awareness Month

Each November, Americans observe Diabetes Awareness Month and people around the globe honor World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14th. But anyone who lives with diabetes or cares for someone who does, knows that this is a 24/7/365 disease that doesn’t go away once the month draws to a close.

Whether you have prediabetes, are newly diagnosed with type 1 or type 2, or have lived with diabetes for many years, we have rounded up a selection of patient condition guides, treatment advice, expert tips and diabetes-friendly recipes to help support you on this journey.

Prediabetes

By Amy Hess-Fischl MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE
Reviewed by Lisa M. Leontis RN, ANP-C

Prediabetes is a "pre-diagnosis" of diabetes—you can think of it as a warning sign.

Normal Regulation of Blood Glucose

By James Norman MD, FACS, FACE

The human body wants blood glucose (blood sugar) maintained in a very narrow range.

Diagnosing Diabetes

By James Norman MD, FACS, FACE

In diagnosing diabetes, physicians primarily depend upon the results of specific glucose tests. However, test results are just part of the information that goes into the diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes-related Foot and Ankle Problems

expert Q&A

By Nere Onosode DPM, AACFAS

EndocrineWeb spoke with Dr. Nere Onosode about diabetes-related foot and ankle problems. Dr. Onosode is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and board-qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Here, he answers the many questions of interest to people with diabetes.

Treatment of Diabetes: The Diabetic Diet

By James Norman MD, FACS, FACE

There are several aspects in the treatment of diabetes, each one with a very important role.

Hypoglycemia Overview

By Amy Hess-Fischl MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE
Reviewed by Brigid Gregg MD

Learn what happens when your blood glucose level drops too low.

Easy Diabetic Recipes

5 delicious diabetic recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert!

Patient Guide to Managing Your Child's Type 1 Diabetes

By Amy Hess-Fischl MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE

This Patient Guide is designed especially for parents of children with type 1 diabetes. Here, you'll learn about some of the most important aspects of managing your child's condition.

Hypoglycemia in Children with Type 1 Diabetes

By Amy Hess-Fischl MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE

Hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose (blood sugar), is a common complication that can occur with diabetes.

Type 2 Diabetes: Key Facts

By Lisa M. Leontis RN, ANP-C and Amy Hess-Fischl MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE

What is type 2 diabetes?

Updated on: 04/15/16

Early Insulin: Better First Treatment for Type 2?

Patient Guides

Diabetes Guide for Older People

The risk for diabetes increases with age, making diabetes common in older adults. In fact, approximately 25% of adults over the age of 60 years have diabetes. Learn how you can live better.

Patient Guide to Diabetic Neuropathy

Several types of neuropathy (nerve damage) are caused by diabetes. Learn about these diabetic neuropathies: peripheral, autonomic, proximal, and focal neuropathies. Explains what nerves are affected in each type of diabetic neuropathy.

Patient Guide to Treating High Cholesterol and Diabetes

Diabetic hyperlipidemia sounds a bit intimidating, doesn’t it? As we always do here on EndocrineWeb, we’re going to break down that concept for you, and that’s why we’ve put together this Patient Guide to Treating High Cholesterol and Diabetes.

Patient Guide to Insulin

The purpose of the Patient Guide to Insulin is to educate patients, parents, and caregivers about insulin treatment of diabetes. By reviewing this information, you’re taking an important step to learn about diabetes and how insulin controls the disease to help you live a healthier life.

Patient Guide to Osteoporosis Prevention

If you are like many people, you may think that osteoporosis—a condition marked by low bone mineral density, which leads to lowered bone strength and a heightened risk of fractures—is something you will not have to worry about until later in life.

Patient Guide to Easy Diabetic Recipes

Need some new ideas for what to eat? We've put together 5 delicious—and diabetes-friendly—recipes. Breakfast, lunch, dinner—even an afternoon snack and a yummy dessert. This Patients' Guide will help you eat well all day long with our easy diabetic recipes.

Thyroid Cancer Guide

A neck lump or nodule is the most common symptom of thyroid cancer. You may feel a lump, notice one side of your neck appears to be different, or your doctor may find it during a routine examination. If the tumor is large, it may cause neck or facial pain, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, cough unrelated to a cold, hoarseness or voice change.

Patient Guide to Managing Your Child's Type 1 Diabetes

This Patient Guide is designed especially for parents of children with type 1 diabetes. Here, you'll learn about some of the most important aspects of managing your child's condition.

Diabetes Awareness Month

Diabetes Awareness Month

Types of Diabetes

Diabetes Resources

Patient Guides

Diabetes Guide for Older People

Patient Guide to Diabetic Neuropathy

Patient Guide to Treating High Cholesterol and Diabetes

Patient Guide to Insulin

Patient Guide to Osteoporosis Prevention

Patient Guide to Easy Diabetic Recipes

Thyroid Cancer Guide

Patient Guide to Managing Your Child's Type 1 Diabetes

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